White spots on penis and under foreskin. (Pic attached)

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can someone help me figure out what this is? they showed a few weeks ago and they dont seem to be itchy. but still i would like to know what they are. im 20 years old and not sexually active. thanks!

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    Dear Throw,

    They look like Fordyce spots, collections of sebaceous (oil) glands. No treatment required. They often become more obvious during adolescence as they are a feature of sexual maturity.

    Adhari

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    i have a same thing on my penis and it didn't cause me any harm or spread .. i visited a doc 8 months ago. he told me, fordyce spots and more common in adult age

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